E. Flaiban - Paisanito

E. Flaiban - Paisanito S.R.L.

In 1952 E. Flaiban S.R.L. became E. Flaiban S.A. At that time (1952-53) Paisanito S.R.L. was set up as a separate company, but was re-merged with the parent firm shortly afterwards.

Above: Poker Tela de Araña manufactured by Flaiban during the Paisanito S.R.L. period in c.1952-53. The address on the Ace of Spades is Flaiban's factory address at Esperanza 646-50 but on the Ace of Hearts and Joker it is Rio Limay 1527/29. The Joker has the greyhound from the "Galgo" brand. Marianne tax stamp on Ace of Hearts. See edition in tax wrapper→

Above: Once the sheets had been cut and sorted into packs, the fours of cups were set aside to receive the tax stamp. [Photo from "La Nación" 2 July 1967]